2005 Acura RL vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RL would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RL (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1049 kg more than 2005 Acura RL.
Because 2005 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RL. (353 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura RL | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | RL | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |